What is another word for wurtzite?
Pronunciation: [wˈɜːtsa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Wurtzite is a mineral composed of zinc sulfide that has a hexagonal crystal structure. Its name comes from the French chemist Charles-Adolphe Wurtz, who first described it in 1861. There are a few synonyms for wurtzite that are sometimes used interchangeably, the most common being wurzite and zincblende. The latter is often used to describe the cubic form of the same mineral - cubic zinc sulfide. Other less common synonyms include dimorphite, hexagonal blende, and greenockite. Wurtzite is interesting to scientists because of its unique crystal structure, which makes it useful in various applications, including nanotechnology and solar cells.
